Ovintiv (OVV)
NYSE:OVV
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$63.00
â–²(13.07% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/10/26
The score is driven primarily by strong cash generation and a supportive earnings-call outlook featuring material deleveraging and sizable shareholder returns. Valuation is also favorable with a low P/E and a moderate dividend yield. These positives are tempered by declining revenues versus prior years, commodity-driven cyclicality, and only neutral-to-moderately positive technical momentum in the near term.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistent, sizable operating cash flow and multi-year free cash flow provide durable internal funding for capital spending, debt repayment, and shareholder returns. This reduces reliance on external financing through cycles and supports sustained buybacks/dividends even if commodity prices weaken moderately.
Negative Factors
Revenue decline
A multi‑year revenue contraction signals exposure to portfolio adjustments and commodity cycles; sustained declines can pressure margins and reinvestment capacity. Even with recent cash flow strength, falling top line complicates long‑term growth prospects and raises sensitivity to lower commodity realizations.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistent, sizable operating cash flow and multi-year free cash flow provide durable internal funding for capital spending, debt repayment, and shareholder returns. This reduces reliance on external financing through cycles and supports sustained buybacks/dividends even if commodity prices weaken moderately.
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Ovintiv (OVV) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$15.59B
Dividend Yield3.16%
Average Volume (3M)4.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.1
Beta (1Y)0.69
Revenue Growth-8.07%
EPS Growth-87.88%
CountryUS
Employees1,623
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.39
Shares Outstanding283,335,450
10 Day Avg. Volume3,225,798
30 Day Avg. Volume4,624,975
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio6.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$62.14Price Target Upside11.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)7.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.13B
Ovintiv Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ovintiv Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids. It operates through USA Operations, Canadian Operations, and Market Optimization segment...
How the Company Makes Money
Ovintiv primarily makes money by producing and selling hydrocarbons—crude oil/condensate, natural gas, and NGLs—into North American commodity markets. Revenue is largely a function of (1) production volumes from its operated and non-operated wells...
Ovintiv Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 23, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong financial execution, meaningful deleveraging, and operational improvements (cost reductions, productivity gains, and inventory expansion). Management completed major portfolio moves (NuVista acquisition, Anadarko sale agreement) to concentrate in the Permian and Montney, enabling a large authorized $3 billion buyback and a commitment to return at least 75% of 2026 free cash flow to shareholders. Near-term negatives include a material reduction in 2026 volumes versus prior guidance due to the Anadarko sale (~70,000 BOE/d), temporary Montney plant turnarounds in Q2, and some incremental T&P costs tied to Montney weighting. Overall the positives (strong cash generation, lower leverage, operational outperformance, and aggressive shareholder returns) dominate the call, while the lowlights are mostly timing and transactional or short-term operational impacts.Positive Updates
Strong 2025 Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
Full year 2025 cash flow of $3.8 billion and free cash flow of more than $1.6 billion; returned over $600 million to shareholders during 2025. Q4 free cash flow was $508 million.
Negative Updates
Near-Term Production Reduction from Anadarko Sale and NuVista Timing
Pro forma 2026 volumes (620,000–645,000 BOE/d) are lower than the November preliminary outlook of ~715,000 BOE/d. Management cites ~70,000 BOE/d reduction from the Anadarko sale and ~10,000 BOE/d timing impact from the NuVista closing.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong 2025 Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
Full year 2025 cash flow of $3.8 billion and free cash flow of more than $1.6 billion; returned over $600 million to shareholders during 2025. Q4 free cash flow was $508 million.
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Company Guidance
Ovintiv guided 2026 production (including one quarter of Anadarko) of 620,000–645,000 BOE/d with oil & condensate of about 209,000 bbl/d and natural gas >2 Bcf/d, backed by ~$2.3 billion of planned capital; Q1 is expected to be the year high at ~670,000 BOE/d (≈223,000 bbl/d oil & condensate) with Q1 capex of ~ $625 million (including ~$50 million of Anadarko spend) and an estimated 3–4k BOE/d cold‑weather impact in January. Asset run‑rates and activity include roughly 120,000 bbl/d oil & condensate in the Permian (≈130 net wells in 2026) and ~85,000 bbl/d in the Montney (guidance 83–87k bbl/d and 1.75–1.85 Bcf/d gas, ≈135 net turn‑in lines), with cost targets of < $600/ft D&C in the Permian and < $500/ft D&C in the Montney (each ≈$25/ft lower than 2025). Pro forma net debt after the Anadarko sale is expected to be about $3.6 billion (no long‑term maturities before 2030) with ~$40 million of annualized interest savings from repaying 2028 notes (on top of $25 million saved from earlier 2026 note retirements), and the company will allocate at least 75% of 2026 free cash flow to shareholders (long‑term policy 50–100%) with a Board‑authorized $3 billion buyback program to commence immediately.Ovintiv Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 8.74B | 9.15B | 10.88B | 12.46B | 8.66B |
| Gross Profit | 2.50B | 4.98B | 5.90B | 6.88B | 4.22B |
| EBITDA | 3.35B | 4.05B | 4.69B | 4.98B | 2.77B |
| Net Income | 1.24B | 1.13B | 2.08B | 3.64B | 1.42B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 20.39B | 19.25B | 19.99B | 15.06B | 14.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 280.00M | 42.00M | 3.00M | 5.00M | 195.00M |
| Total Debt | 7.53B | 6.29B | 6.68B | 4.49B | 5.78B |
| Total Liabilities | 9.20B | 8.92B | 9.62B | 7.37B | 8.98B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.20B | 10.33B | 10.37B | 7.69B | 5.07B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.50B | 1.42B | 1.42B | 2.04B | 1.61B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.65B | 3.72B | 4.17B | 3.87B | 3.13B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.88B | -2.46B | -5.52B | -1.79B | -525.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -762.00M | -1.23B | 1.36B | -2.27B | -2.42B |
Ovintiv Technical Analysis
Positive
55.72
Price Trends
53.19
Positive
46.43
Positive
42.77
Positive
Market Momentum
0.70
Positive
46.13
Neutral
10.98
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For OVV, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 55.72 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 58.07, above the 50-day MA of 53.19, and above the 200-day MA of 42.77, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.70 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.98 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for OVV.
Ovintiv Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $7.09B | 6.96 | 13.92% | 3.14% | 14.77% | -17.38% | |
77 Outperform | $17.41B | 10.74 | 9.56% | 4.27% | 7.55% | -34.40% | |
74 Outperform | $11.21B | 16.82 | 8.63% | ― | 17.05% | 1028.81% | |
72 Outperform | $15.59B | 8.12 | 11.86% | 3.16% | -8.07% | -87.88% | |
72 Outperform | $12.93B | 6.12 | 24.51% | 3.80% | 4.88% | -41.34% | |
72 Outperform | $9.71B | 12.75 | 15.87% | 1.00% | 23.88% | 20.55% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% |
* Energy Sector Average
OVV
Ovintiv
55.72
22.82
69.36%
APA
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37.90
22.58
147.42%
MTDR
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58.90
18.70
46.51%
RRC
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42.27
8.42
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AR
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37.49
3.07
8.92%
PR
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8.87
76.78%
Ovintiv Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Ovintiv Advances Debt Reduction With Anadarko Asset Sale
Positive
Apr 9, 2026
Ovintiv Canada ULC previously arranged a two-year term credit facility in November 2025 to help finance Ovintiv Inc.’s acquisition of NuVista Energy, which closed on February 3, 2026, and now plans to repay C$1.57 billion and terminate that ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Ovintiv Announces Enhanced 2026 Shareholder Return Framework
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
In 2025, Ovintiv generated $3.7 billion in cash from operating activities, $1.6 billion in Non-GAAP free cash flow and average production of 615 MBOE/d, while returning about $612 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. It reported...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Ovintiv to Divest Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assets
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Ovintiv subsidiaries Ovintiv USA Inc. and Ovintiv Royalty Holdings LLC agreed to sell certain Oklahoma oil and gas assets for $3.0 billion in cash to MidCon II BuyerCo, LLC via the sale of equity in a newly formed Texas LLC. ...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Ovintiv Sells Anadarko Basin Assets to Refocus Portfolio
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Ovintiv Inc. announced it had signed a definitive agreement to sell its Anadarko Basin assets in Oklahoma to an undisclosed buyer for $3.0 billion in cash. The package comprises about 360,000 net acres, representing nearly al...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Ovintiv Closes NuVista Acquisition, Expands Alberta Montney Position
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, Ovintiv Canada ULC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ovintiv Inc., closed its C$2.7 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of all common shares of Canada’s NuVista Energy Ltd., following a November 4, 2025 arrangement agreement ...
Regulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Ovintiv Sets Record Date for 2026 Annual Meeting
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
Ovintiv Inc. has scheduled its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders for May 6, 2026, and set March 9, 2026 as the record date for determining holders of its common stock entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting. The company has notifie...
Executive/Board Changes
Ovintiv Appoints Gregory Hill to Independent Board Seat
Positive
Jan 29, 2026
On January 29, 2026, Ovintiv Inc. announced the appointment of Gregory P. Hill as an independent member of its board of directors, effective January 30, 2026, increasing the board size to twelve directors. Hill, who retired in 2025 as President, W...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ovintiv wins Canadian approval for NuVista Energy acquisition
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
On January 28, 2026, NuVista Energy and Ovintiv announced that the Government of Canada had approved Ovintiv’s previously disclosed stock-and-cash acquisition of NuVista under the Investment Canada Act, following earlier clearance under the ...
M&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
Ovintiv Wins NuVista Shareholder Approval for Acquisition
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, NuVista Energy shareholders overwhelmingly approved, with about 99% of votes cast in favor, a previously announced stock-and-cash acquisition by Ovintiv Inc., and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta granted the final or...
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